channelrhodopsins

Sprache: de

📖 Definitionen

noun
lichtempfindliche Ionenkanalproteine

EN: Light-sensitive membrane proteins found in certain microorganisms, such as green algae, that function as ion channels when exposed to light; widely used in optogenetics to control cellular activity.

💬 Beispiele

Researchers utilize channelrhodopsins to precisely activate neurons using blue light.

Forscher nutzen Kanalrodopsine, um Neuronen präzise mit blauem Licht zu aktivieren.